Serge Bays is an entrepreneur passionate about developing technology to improve air quality. Started as a university research project, he has grown Limesoft into a global leader in in emissions monitoring and compliance reporting. With a partner and customer network spanning over 20 countries including Fortune 500 companies in power generation, oil and gas, critical minerals, cement, and waste-to-energy. Limesoft empowers them to accurately track, analyze, and report emissions to comply with local regulations and improve their process. As a subject matter expert in emissions monitoring and compliance reporting, Serge actively contributes to the latest environmental regulatory updates in various jurisdictions around the world. Outside of work, Serge mentors startups at TechAlliance accelerator and MBA students at Ivey business school, enjoys reading, hiking, and participates in research on improving gut microbiome to treat various diseases such as MS and cancer.
Serge Bays is an entrepreneur passionate about developing technology to improve air quality. Started as a university research project, he has grown Limesoft into a global leader in in emissions monitoring and compliance reporting. With a partner and customer network spanning over 20 countries including Fortune 500 companies in power generation, oil and gas, critical minerals, cement, and waste-to-energy. Limesoft empowers them to accurately track, analyze, and report emissions to comply with local regulations and improve their process. As a subject matter expert in emissions monitoring and compliance reporting, Serge actively contributes to the latest environmental regulatory updates in various jurisdictions around the world. Outside of work, Serge mentors startups at TechAlliance accelerator and MBA students at Ivey business school, enjoys reading, hiking, and participates in research on improving gut microbiome to treat various diseases such as MS and cancer.
Christoph Becker is the Portfolio Manager - Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB Measurement & Analytics. ABB Measurement & Analytics is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, serving key industries such as oil & gas, chemical, power, hydrogen, batteries, and the marine industry. In this role Christoph Becker is responsible for managing ABB’s portfolio for Continuous Gas Analyzers, including Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), the systems that measure greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants from industrial stacks across industries. Prior to this, Christoph Becker was working in R&D, Marketing & Sales, and head of Product Management for Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB. Christoph Becker holds an electrical engineering degree from the University Darmstadt, Germany.
Christoph Becker is the Portfolio Manager - Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB Measurement & Analytics. ABB Measurement & Analytics is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, serving key industries such as oil & gas, chemical, power, hydrogen, batteries, and the marine industry. In this role Christoph Becker is responsible for managing ABB’s portfolio for Continuous Gas Analyzers, including Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), the systems that measure greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants from industrial stacks across industries. Prior to this, Christoph Becker was working in R&D, Marketing & Sales, and head of Product Management for Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB. Christoph Becker holds an electrical engineering degree from the University Darmstadt, Germany.
Following graduation from the University of Northumbria with a degree in Applied Chemistry he joined NWG Environmental Solutions, previously Northumbrian Water Scientific Services and AES, 30 years ago. During his time at Northumbrian Water he worked in various roles within the Air Quality department and has worked on a wide range of industrial sites, carrying out a wide range of emissions tests. In 2017 the NWG Air Quality business was acquired by Element Materials Technology, the largest test house in the UK, where Mark now works as a Technical Manager. Mark is also the previous chairman of the Source Testing Association.
Ime Usen is an Application Chemist specialising in the investigation of emerging pollutants from non-exhaust vehicle sources, particularly tyre emissions. My work involves the identification and classification of VOCs, and PFAS using advanced multidimensional chromatography techniques such as GC×GC and TOF-MS. Ime is currently in charge of developing analytical methods for the evaluation of tyre emissions, supporting a comprehensive approach to understanding their impact on air, soil, and water quality.
Vahid Mirsaiidi, PE is a distinguished electrical engineer and industry leader specializing in environmental monitoring solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tulsa, USA, which laid the foundation for his technical expertise and innovative approach. Over the past 14 years, Vahid has served as the Global Sales Director at Auburn, a company renowned for providing cutting-edge particulate monitoring and control solutions. Auburn offering a comprehensive range of particulate monitors has solidified its position as the global leader in this field—from straightforward filter leak detectors to high-performance instruments that comply with US EPA standards. Notably, Auburn’s breakthrough DynaCHARGE™ Particulate Monitoring Technology, was honored as the Breakthrough Product of the Year by Processing Magazine and recognized by the US EPA Region 5 office.
Tomislav Ražov, dipl. ing. - born in Zagreb, graduated on University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. Has extensive industrial experience, working on R&D projects in the area of embedded design and communications. For the last 10 years works in Smart Sense developing IoT solutions, specializing in air quality monitoring.
Prity S. Pippal is a researcher in Environmental Science, specializing in atmospheric aerosols, air pollution, and trace metal analysis at Central University of Rajasthan, India under supervision of Prof. Rajesh Kumar. Our current work focuses on source apportionment of trace elements in aerosols using the Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) receptor model and assessing associated human health risks. Their recent study investigates 22 aerosol-bound trace metals through ICP-OES in Jaipur, located at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, aiming to identify pollution sources and evaluate their health implications. With expertise in remote sensing, sensor based monitoring, receptor modelling, and environmental health risk assessment, We contribute to advancing air quality monitoring and regulatory insights in urban-industrial regions.
Presenter Bio: “Only with Clean Environment & Intensions, Rises a Clean Great Nation...!” Very purposefully said by Dr. Pritesh M Shah, Chairman of PRIMA. Pritesh is a dynamic & Very Optimistic personality born in small town in Gujarat, INDIA With a meagre cash amount of INR 140, PRIMA EQUIPMENT was established on October 11, 1992. While designing Gas Detectors and Analyzers for Safety, Pollution, and Environment Monitoring products, the priority was the ruggedness and sustainability of the equipment. In 1998, got an opportunity to develop an import substitute Continuous Stack Flue Gas Emission Monitoring Equipment, and that sparked off a new journey in terms of design, development, and innovation. PRIMA could now provide solutions for Equipment as per customers’ needs of Pollution and Environment Monitoring applications to various industries. Dr. Pritesh has mentored to development of a Testing & Calibration facility as per EN & US EPA Standards for CEM Systems, CAAQM Systems, Gas Detectors, Gas Analyzer Testing & Calibration, which is currently the only facility in Asia. Being a technocrat and leader in the field, Dr. Pritesh has been invited to speak and share his innovations at various business and technical meets and conferences. His speeches and presentations are highly regarded on national as well as international platforms. He is a kind-hearted person and runs a charitable foundation named “Kalabharti Charitable Foundation”, intending to cater to Education, Entrepreneurship & Environment & Build Our Dream Developed Nation. Dr. Pritesh visualizes PRIMA as a proud Indian manufacturer providing solutions for equipment internationally. He would like to serve an increasing number of industries with the most affordable solutions while creating more awareness for environmental conservation. His mantra is ‘If You Can Dream It, You Can Do it; If you can Visualize it, you can Actualize it.’
Dr. Francis Olawale ABULUDE is a researcher and the current CEO/President of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria's Science and Education Development Institute. He graduated from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and the Federal University of Technology, Minna in Niger State, Nigeria, where he earned his Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry, MTech, and PhD in Analytical Chemistry. Dr. Abulude has published in reputable local and international journals in the fields of Food Chemistry, Phytochemistry, Public Health (COVID-19), and Agricultural Chemistry, as well as book chapters. His most recent study focuses on the use of low-cost sensors (LCS). All efforts are being made to encourage Nigerians to become more involved in Citizen Science and the Internet of Things (IoT). Abulude collaborates with scientists from universities in Japan, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Italy on the deployment of LCS for monitoring air quality in Nigeria. He works as an adjunct lecturer for a few private institutions. Aside from academics, he is involved in nongovernmental organization volunteer services and is a keen sportsman who coaches young football players (11-16 years). Dr. Abulude is eager to participate in any collaborative activities in Nigeria and elsewhere.
Eran Farhi is a product innovator and platform strategist at Envitech Software, where he leads the development of web and mobile systems that make air quality and emissions data transparent, accessible, and impactful. As Product Manager for Envista Web, Eran has shaped solutions that connect real-time CEM & AQM data with intuitive public and professional access—bridging the worlds of regulation, data science, and community awareness. Eran leads an international team of developers and support engineers, driving the delivery of scalable, reliable, and user-friendly platforms. His work powers environmental monitoring networks used by over 500,000 people annually, from government agencies to concerned citizens. He has been instrumental in national and regional system deployments across Israel, the UK, Finland, the US, Canada, South America, Africa, and Asia. A flagship project includes the public CEMS portal for Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, a model for citizen-facing environmental communication. He holds a BA in Business Administration and Finance from Reichman University (IDC) and cybersecurity certifications as an Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). These credentials reflect his unique combination of business insight, technical depth, and cybersecurity expertise. In addition to his product leadership, Eran also serves as Envitech Software’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), leading the company’s information security strategy. As a husband and father of two, Eran sees environmental innovation not only as a professional challenge - but as a personal mission to shape a world where data leads to cleaner air and healthier communities.
Prof. Johann Fellner is a leading expert in waste management at TU Wien and CEO of the Vienna Institute for Resources and Waste (VIRWa GmbH). For more than two decades, he has focused on determining the biomass content of waste, contributing significantly to the scientific understanding of waste composition. He is the inventor of the Balance Method, a mass- and energy-based approach that became the basis for the international standard ISO 18466. His work is widely recognized for advancing sustainable resource management practices.
Since 2021 Managing Director at PerfectSampleGas
Mr Rui Protasio is the Product Manager for the Laser Gas Detection product line at Axetris AG. With a master in micro-engineering he has more than 15 years of experience in laser gas spectroscopy. At Axetris AG he launched several innovative products to monitor trace gases in various field and applications like oil&gas, stack monitoring, livestock etc. These products support the industry to monitor GHGs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Tuula is principal scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Her background is in emission measurements and especially on their quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC). She has been involved in standardisation work by European Standardisation Organisation CEN/TC264 for several years, being member of several working groups of CEN/TC264 and also the chairman of Finnish mirror group for CEN/TC264. Tuula has been the project manager for several capacity building projects focusing on the improvement of emission measurement capacities in countries like Chile, India, Uruguay and Baltic countries. She has contributed to several Finnish guidelines for the implementation of quality assurance procedures for emission measurements, such as Handbook for emission measurements. She has also been responsible for organising ILC (interlaboratory comparisons) for Finnish stack testing teams.
Philipp Zimmel started his career in the analytical business with JCT Analysentechnik GmbH in 2008. He is a technical expert for continuous gas analysis, sample gas conditioning and continuous automated air quality monitoring systems. He also conducts frequent in-house and external training courses on both. Nowadays Philipp is president and shareholder of JCT Group GmbH. JCT Group GmbH provides Solutions You Can Trust for: Gas Sampling, Air Quality Monitoring, Liquids Sampling (SWAS, manual sampling), Process Analytics.
Philipp Zimmel started his career in the analytical business with JCT Analysentechnik GmbH in 2008. He is a technical expert for continuous gas analysis, sample gas conditioning and continuous automated air quality monitoring systems. He also conducts frequent in-house and external training courses on both. Nowadays Philipp is president and shareholder of JCT Group GmbH. JCT Group GmbH provides Solutions You Can Trust for: Gas Sampling, Air Quality Monitoring, Liquids Sampling (SWAS, manual sampling), Process Analytics.
Stephen Beynon is Sales Director (EMEA) for Optical Gas Imaging at Teledyne FLIR. Stephen joined Teledyne FLIR in April 2006 as a UK Area Sales Manager before taking on the responsibility for the Sales and Business Development of the Teledyne FLIR Optical Gas Imaging range of cameras in November 2010, for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Since November 2010, Stephen has dedicated his professional career to Optical Gas Imaging, helping industry mitigate against their fugitive emissions through the use of Optical Gas Imaging technology and presenting at many conferences in Europe and the Middle East for the same. As well as supporting end user customers Steve is also seen as the internal subject matter expert and coordinates with the Teledyne FLIR Product Management and Business Development activities supporting EU independent testing initiatives for Optical Gas Imaging and also support the EU with Regulations and Standards activities. Prior to joining Teledyne FLIR, Stephen spent 15 years in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industry. First as an apprentice electronics engineer working for GEC Marconi, then deployed full time into the Wireless LAN development team that ultimately developed Bluetooth and WLAN technology, before moving into sales in 1996, selling capital gain metrology equipment solutions across Europe to the semiconductor wafer processing and related industries.
CEO and founder of Olicem A/S Passionate about delivering high quality solutions for emissions reporting for more than 13 years. Has a true belief that data quality is key to understanding and reducing emissions. Environmental reporting specialist participating in DS/S-154/CEN/TC 264/WG9. Full stack Java and C# developer with strong CI skills. MongoDB and SQL Server expert. Fan of clean air!
Luca Ledermann is an Environmental Engineer and Business Development Manager at Explicit, a greentech company specializing in environmental monitoring and emissions quantification. Originally from Switzerland, he earned a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark. He joined Explicit in 2021 bringing extensive hands-on experience in emissions monitoring to support clients in obtaining precise, actionable insights. Taking on roles as both Emissions Analyst and Project Manager, Luca has played a key role in scaling the company from a startup to a multinational growth business. Luca works closely with clients across industries to develop best-in-class emissions monitoring solutions that drive measurable impact.
Claudia Gebhart works as Sales Engineer at Gasmet Technologies Oy, a Finnish company specializing in advanced gas analysis solutions. Claudia has more than 10 years of experience in long-term sampling of dioxins.
At Gasmet Technologies, she focuses on the complete portfolio of emission monitoring systems and portable analyzers.
She is involved in the relevant European standardization groups for sampling and analysis of Dioxins and PFAS.
In her session, she will talk about Mercury-CEMS QAL3 check options and innovative solutions.
Jyrki Korpela is the Director of Product Management at Gasmet Technologies Oy, a leading gas analyzer manufacturer based in Finland. Gasmet has worked 35 years in multigas analysis of different emissions monitoring, safety-related and environmental research applications. Jyrki has a master’s degree on Biomaterial Engineering from Aalto University, Finland. He is part of several European standardization groups including working groups WG1 (Dioxins and PCB), WG8 (Total mercury), WG9 (Quality assurance of AMS) and WG40 (Formaldehyde) in CEN TC 264 (Air quality). He is also involved in WG1 (CO2 Streams and Quality) and WG3 (CO2 Accounting) through CEN TC 474 (Carbon dioxide Capture, transportation, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS)).
Tuula Kajolinna, M.Eng., Senior Scientist, D.Sc (Tech) student with dissertation topic related to industrial CO2 capture. Her 25 years of expertise covers large scale of research activities mainly related to industrial gas emission measurement and its quality assurance, as well as CO2 capture, odours, biogas, container fumigation and capacity building.
Juergen Reinmann is the Director Regulatory and Member of the Executive Board of the ENVEA Group. ENVEA is a leading provider of environmental management solutions, including CEMs for all regulated components as e.g. dust, gases but also mercury, dioxins and biogenic CO2. Juergen is active for 25 years in the field of the long-term sampling of micropollutants like dioxins, mercury, heavy metals and biogenic CO2. He is a member of the European standardization groups TC264 WG 1 for the dioxin measurement standard EN 1948, WG 8 for mercury and heavy metal sampling and measurement and the new WG 48 for PFAS sampling and analysis. He received in the year 1990 his diploma degree in Physic from Goethe University in Frankfurt / Main Germany.
Juergen Reinmann is the Director Regulatory and Member of the Executive Board of the ENVEA Group. ENVEA is a leading provider of environmental management solutions, including CEMs for all regulated components as e.g. dust, gases but also mercury, dioxins and biogenic CO2. Juergen is active for 25 years in the field of the long-term sampling of micropollutants like dioxins, mercury, heavy metals and biogenic CO2. He is a member of the European standardization groups TC264 WG 1 for the dioxin measurement standard EN 1948, WG 8 for mercury and heavy metal sampling and measurement and the new WG 48 for PFAS sampling and analysis. He received in the year 1990 his diploma degree in Physic from Goethe University in Frankfurt / Main Germany.
Juergen Reinmann is the Director Regulatory and Member of the Executive Board of the ENVEA Group. ENVEA is a leading provider of environmental management solutions, including CEMs for all regulated components as e.g. dust, gases but also mercury, dioxins and biogenic CO2. Juergen is active for 25 years in the field of the long-term sampling of micropollutants like dioxins, mercury, heavy metals and biogenic CO2. He is a member of the European standardization groups TC264 WG 1 for the dioxin measurement standard EN 1948, WG 8 for mercury and heavy metal sampling and measurement and the new WG 48 for PFAS sampling and analysis. He received in the year 1990 his diploma degree in Physic from Goethe University in Frankfurt / Main Germany.
Ken Roberts is the EMEA Area Sales Director at DURAG GROUP, with extensive experience in the industrial emissions monitoring sector. With a very strong background in sales leadership and strategic business development, Ken has spent years guiding companies to meet regulatory and environmental challenges effectively. His expertise includes fostering client relationships, managing complex projects, and driving growth in the European, American and Middle Eastern markets. Ken is known for his ability to merge technical knowledge with market insights to support sustainable solutions in emissions monitoring and environmental compliance.
Ken Roberts is the EMEA Area Sales Director at DURAG GROUP, with extensive experience in the industrial emissions monitoring sector. With a very strong background in sales leadership and strategic business development, Ken has spent years guiding companies to meet regulatory and environmental challenges effectively. His expertise includes fostering client relationships, managing complex projects, and driving growth in the European, American and Middle Eastern markets. Ken is known for his ability to merge technical knowledge with market insights to support sustainable solutions in emissions monitoring and environmental compliance.
Dr. Markus Pesch has been a cornerstone of GRIMM Aerosol Technik, part of the DURAG GROUP, since 2008, where he initially served as Technical Director. Holding a PhD in technical environmental protection from the Technical University of Berlin (1997), Dr. Pesch is a recognized authority in air quality control and air pollutant measurement. His expertise spans the detection of particulate matter and source apportionment, supported by numerous lead-author publications in esteemed scientific journals. A dedicated member of the German Society for Aerosol Research (GAeF), he has also chaired and presented at numerous national and international aerosol conferences, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in the field. Currently serving as Senior Expert Ambient Air, Dr. Pesch continues to shape the future of environmental monitoring through innovative research, advanced training programs, and a deep commitment to advancing aerosol science.
Maik Nestler - General Manager of DURAG data systems GmbH, has over a decade of experience within the DURAG GROUP. He is an authority in the field of emissions data systems, specializing in both DAHS and PEMS. Maik possesses extensive expertise in IT integration and compliance with global emissions monitoring regulations, including CEMS and PEMS frameworks. His leadership has driven innovative approaches to data transparency, security, and quality assurance, ensuring that DURAG remains at the forefront of emissions monitoring technology
Mr. Joel Duah is a distinguished air quality monitoring specialist with extensive expertise in emissions measurement technologies and regulatory compliance frameworks. With a comprehensive background in atmospheric pollutant analysis and monitoring systems implementation, he has contributed significantly to advancing methodologies for accurate emissions quantification across industrial sectors in Ghana. His work bridges the gap between technical monitoring solutions and practical regulatory applications, having collaborated with both industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies to develop standardized approaches to emissions monitoring. Joel focuses on optimizing continuous emissions monitoring systems to enhance data reliability while improving cost-effectiveness for operators. He is also a doctoral candidate at the Center for Ageing Studies, University of Ghana, where his research focuses on the impact of atmospheric pollutants, particularly particulate matter, on the subjective wellbeing of older adults in urban Ghanaian communities. With an interdisciplinary background spanning environmental science and public health, Joel brings a unique perspective to emissions monitoring that emphasizes the human health implications of pollution exposure. His work integrates field monitoring methodologies with community-based research approaches to quantify exposure patterns among vulnerable populations and translate technical data into practical health interventions. Joel has developed innovative approaches to community air quality monitoring in resource-constrained settings, demonstrating the critical relationship between emissions control and health outcomes in rapidly urbanizing African contexts. A committed advocate for environmental justice and evidence-based policymaking, Joel's contributions highlight the importance of culturally appropriate emissions monitoring frameworks that address the specific challenges facing developing urban centers in West Africa.
Fouad Megdoubi is a senior expert with over 15 years of experience in the field of emissions monitoring systems. As an International Sales Specialist for DURAG data systems GmbH, Fouad has developed a strong reputation for his deep knowledge of emission data acquisition and handling systems (DAHS CEMS) as well as predictive emission monitoring systems (PEMS). He is highly skilled in adapting solutions to meet the diverse requirements of international regulatory frameworks and has been instrumental in delivering tailored systems to customers and authorities worldwide.
PhD Environmental SciencePhD Scholar at Central University of South Bihar, India
Air Quality expert, Accra Technical University
Doctor of PhilosophyPhD Student at National Metrology Institute of South Africa
Anna Leino works as a Product Manager at Gasmet Technologies Oy. Having worked at Gasmet for over 6 years, she focuses on portable FTIR products and is involved in the European standardization working groups to do with periodic emission monitoring. Anna has a degree of M.Sc. (Tech) from Aalto University, Finland.
Anna Leino works as a Product Manager at Gasmet Technologies Oy. Having worked at Gasmet for over 6 years, she focuses on portable FTIR products and is involved in the European standardization working groups to do with periodic emission monitoring. Anna has a degree of M.Sc. (Tech) from Aalto University, Finland.
Matic Ivančič is a researcher at Aerosol Magee Scientific in Slovenia, specializing in atmospheric aerosol measurements, air quality monitoring and air quality modeling. His work focuses on the development and application of real-time instrumentation for carbonaceous aerosol speciation, including the Total Carbon Analyzer (TCA08) and Aethalometer.
I am an State Advisor - Environmental Policy Advisor at the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic, where I have been working since 2018. My primary responsibility is the development and oversight of legislation, particularly the decree laying down requirements for authorized technical activities such as measurement, calibration, testing, and conformity inspection. I hold a degree in Environmental Engineering, with a specialization in Environmental Protection Technology, from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology.
Founder and CEO, I have completed MBA in Global Business Management and foreign Trade from VOU(Year 2019-2020), MBA in Oil and Gas from UPES (Year 2017-19) B. Tech, Electrical Eng. from NIT (Year 2011-2015) – Bhopal (MP). Entrepreneur, Worked for ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd. , Founder of OfficeBus.in, executed various domestic / industrial projects. Business Development, Project Technical and Business Management, Administration, Engineering, Project Coordination etc.
Jean-Philippe AMIET is a chemist with 20 years background in science and technology. He has a Master degree in chemistry from the Polytechnical Institute ENSCBP Bordeaux France. He integrated CHROMATOTEC® company 15 years ago in Research department and has been involved in the development of online VOCs analyzer such as online GCMS for environment applications. Then he has pursued CHROMATOTEC® experience by doing field technical service worldwide, bringing him an international experience. Progressively he has been involved in the sales process of the projects first in Asia and mainly in China with participation in developing CHROMATOTEC® Beijing branch office. Along with business development, he has been involved in several R&D projects by giving his experience collected on the field and with customers worldwide to develop new ATEX solutions which can operate in hazardous area. The expertise lead him to become sales manager in 2020 and then General Manager of CHROMATOTEC® in 2022. He continues to develop CHROMATOTEC® presence worldwide on niche markets.
Qualification: 2004 - 2009 Studies of Economical Engineering University of applied sciences Ravensburg – Weingarten and Napier University Edinburgh Degree: Dipl.- Wirtschaftsingenieur (FH) 2013 – 2021 Studies of Psychology FernUniversität Hagen Degree: Bachelor of Science Psychology Professional career: Since 2009 Product manager mercury monitoring system SICK AG Since 2016 Product manager multi component emission monitoring systems SICK AG Since 2023 Market Framework owner for continuous emission monitoring SICK AG Since 2024 Market Framework owner and product manager for continuous emission monitoring systems at EHS
Hannah is a Higher Scientist with a varied scientific background, with 6 years of metrological experience working at NPL. During those years they have worked to develop upon illustration of uncertainty through a novel practise pioneered by NPL in the form of uncertainty tree diagrams. They are currently involved in a number of net-zero target projects, in particular those involving carbon capture utilisation and storage, in addition to hydrogen centric research projects.
studies:
Studied applied physics at Goethe University Frankfurt
career milestones:
02/2017 - 09/2019: Physicist in technical support at SCAPS GmbH in Munich
10/2019 - 04/2021: Product manager at Pan Dacom Direkt GmbH in Dreieich
05/2021 - today: Project manager at Siempelkamp NIS Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH in Alzenau
Carlo Bruno, a chemist with a passion for analytical instruments. After long time spent in the academic research at the University of Bologna, he joined Pollution Analytical Company as a product specialist and sale support. After 16 years in Pollution company, he is now responsible for the worldwide business development.
Ben Lunnon-Wood is a Royal Air Force Veteran with extensive military and commercial drone experience. Having founded Big Sky Theory in 2021, Ben and the team have remained dedicated to 'Innovation through Validation', integrating and testing a range of sensors to support fugitive and process emission detection, geolocation and measurement. Driven by remotely piloted innovation, Big Sky Theory can assist organizations, both large and small, to fully harness the potential of drone operations and the development of airborne intelligence techniques and integration doctrine. Big Sky Theory remains committed to tackling fugitive and process methane emissions through their airborne reconnaissance programme; LaunCH4 & Locate. The capability enabling Oil & Gas, landfill, agricultural and waste management companies to address emissions and climate change.
Lindi Vilakazi is a seasoned Senior scientist at Eskom Research Testing and Development, holds 15 years of experience specializing in emissions research and testing. With an MSc in Physics, she specializes in emissions control technologies and has led projects targeting point source emissions, particularly greenhouse gas and mercury emissions.
Gregor Lucic has been working with novel, real-time methods of gas monitoring for nearly 15 years. He holds a degree in Environmental Science and a PhD in real-time monitoring of greenhouse gases from volcanic centers. At Picarro, he’s overseen multiple product development efforts that have developed monitoring solutions for industrial applications. He has a passion for building simple solutions to complex problems.
Christoph Becker is the Portfolio Manager for Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB Measurement & Analytics, a global leader in smart instrumentation and analyzer technologies. ABB serves a wide range of industries including oil & gas, chemicals, power generation, waste management, metals, minerals, and marine. In his current role, Christoph oversees the strategic development and lifecycle management of ABB’s Continuous Gas Analyzer portfolio, with a particular focus on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems. These systems play a critical role in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from industrial stacks, supporting regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.
Dr. Derek Wardle has the reputation of being a dedicated and respected mechanical engineer. He is a gifted product and process designer with the ability to carry projects through from conception to completion. This includes having achieved the skills and training necessary to advise, lead and supervise from the front through all manufacturing disciplines. He has a BA. MSc (with distinction) and a PhD in mechanical engineering and is a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Design (MIET). His major achievements in chronological order in recent years are as follows: Designing and supervising the manufacture of a continuous production process for fermenting ethanol using thermophilic bacteria instead of yeast. Designing and manufacturing a unique thermal wheel to capture and recycle heat from a cocoa bean tumble drying system. During the covid outbreak he designed, manufactured and achieved proof of concept of a process of inactivating viruses using a combination of UV light and ozone. The efficacy of this system was independently verified by laboratory trials at a local university. His PhD thesis supports the success of his patented electrostatic precipitator. His latest work is designing, developing and testing a cyclonic dust collector with a built-in electrostatic precipitator. Trials are ongoing and show very encouraging results. Derek has a life outside engineering; having played squash for forty years until he was eighty-two and golf for thirty years. He now plays badminton and pickleball (doubles), He shows no interest in retiring and has a number of ideas he would like to work on and finish but the outstanding and most exciting one is a totally enclosed transmission braking system that does not require discs or pads. It relies on the use of a non-Newtonian, shear thickening fluid to change the dynamics of deceleration. Derek F Wardle.
Anna Chepkova is a Research Coordinator with the FluxLab research group at St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada. She focuses on coordinating large-scale controlled-release methane measurement campaigns, landfill emission studies, and international research collaborations. She plays a key role in organizing the SIMFLEX study—the Simulation Facility for Landfill Emission Experiments, the only controlled testing environment in Canada dedicated to evaluating, enhancing, and validating aerial, satellite, and other methane detection technologies for dispersed and multipoint sources. Anna’s work bridges scientific innovation, policy development, and industry application in greenhouse gas measurement and mitigation through careful coordination and project management.
Graduate in Geological Sciences, in Marine Geology with a basic experience in geophysics methods. 14 years’ experience at “Mario Negri” Institute as Environmental Scientist specialized in sampling industrial emissions, air quality control, managing and planning measurements campaigns; good experience in environmental data processing and data mining, exposure (environmental fate) and toxicological risk assessment. I currently have the position of senior emission specialist at TCR Tecora company, in particular about continuous monitoring of organic pollutants in stationary source emissions..
Christoph Becker is the Portfolio Manager for Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB Measurement & Analytics, a global leader in smart instrumentation and analyzer technologies. ABB serves a wide range of industries including oil & gas, chemicals, power generation, waste management, metals, minerals, and marine. In his current role, Christoph oversees the strategic development and lifecycle management of ABB’s Continuous Gas Analyzer portfolio, with a particular focus on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems. These systems play a critical role in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from industrial stacks, supporting regulatory compliance and sustainability goals. With a background spanning R&D, marketing and sales, and product management within ABB, Christoph brings deep technical and market expertise to his role. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Darmstadt, Germany.
Christoph Becker is the Portfolio Manager for Continuous Gas Analyzers at ABB Measurement & Analytics, a global leader in smart instrumentation and analyzer technologies. ABB serves a wide range of in-dustries including oil & gas, chemicals, power generation, waste management, metals, minerals, and marine. In his current role, Christoph oversees the strategic development and lifecycle management of ABB’s Continuous Gas Analyzer portfolio, with a particular focus on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems. These systems play a critical role in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from industrial stacks, supporting regulatory compliance and sustainability goals. With a background spanning R&D, marketing and sales, and product management within ABB, Christoph brings deep technical and market expertise to his role. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Darmstadt, Germany.
Sami is a Field Product Manager at Gasmet Technologies, a Finnish company specializing in advanced gas analysis solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Energy Technology and has been with Gasmet for about five years, working with applications ranging from emissions monitoring to industrial and occupational hygiene. In this session, he'll talk about practical approaches to measuring hazardous gases in industrial environments, with a focus on fence line monitoring and diffuse emissions.
Etienne Smith is a Sales Manager at MIRO Analytical. He holds an engineering degree from Lasalle Beauvais Institute and an MBA from the Paris School of Management. Since 2012, Etienne has specialized in international business development for gas analyser manufacturers. MIRO Analytical, a Zurich-based spinoff of EMPA, develops compact laser-based gas analyzers for climate and air quality monitoring. The company joined Bruker Optics in 2023.
My name is Martina Gianotti, and I am a PhD student in Chemical Sciences at the University of Milano-Bicocca. My research focuses on the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted during the combustion of emerging fuels such as biomass. I am also involved in proficiency testing to evaluate current methods and validate new approaches for distinguishing between fossil and biogenic sources of CO₂ in emissions.
Dr Marc Coleman joined the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in 2002 after completing a Fellowship at the Queen's University of Belfast. Over the last 23 years Marc has led much of the emissions research at NPL with interests ranging from measuring industrial emissions at source through to ground-based observations of the radiative balance of the atmosphere. Marc is either the convenor or UK expert to somewhere in the region of 11 CEN and ISO working groups in the emissions area. Marc also plays a pivotal role coordinating much of the emissions research carried out by European Metrology Institutes.
Dan Jones is an Technical Consultant with Uniper Power Engineering Services, based at their Technology Centre near Nottingham, England. He leads a team of engineers and technicians providing independent emissions and performance test services for industrial plant operators. As well as commercial testing, he has been involved in producing industrial sector monitoring guidance, contributes to European standards development committees and R&D projects investigating alternative test techniques. He has over 25years experience working at Uniper and the UK power industry, before this he worked in a variety of roles for environmental consultancy groups.
Dr. Khushboo Sharma joined ICIMOD as an Air Pollution Analyst in 2023. Khushboo holds a Ph.D. in Geology with a specialization in aerosol characterization from Sikkim University, India and a master’s degree in environmental science from Banaras Hindu University. She worked as a Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow at Sikkim University from 2020 to 2023, contributing to the Department of Science and Technology’s Center of Excellence in Water Resources, Cryosphere, and Climate Change Studies. Her research focus included Atmospheric Aerosol, Black Carbon, and Climate Change. Beyond academia, she has worked as project coordinator, zero-waste Himalaya coordinator, and intern with organizations such as World Wildlife Fund India and Ecotourism and Conservation Society of Sikkim (ECOSS), addressing critical issues like air pollution, waste management, ecotourism, livelihood, and policymaking.
Irene Lara-Ibeas is a Product Manager at Kunak Technologies. Before joining Kunak in 2024, Irene was a postdoc at University of Michigan and Eurac Research. She holds a MSc in Environmental Analytical Chemistry and a PhD in Physical Chemistry, both from the University of Strasbourg. With +8 years of experience in several aspects related to air quality and air pollutants monitoring systems, she has been actively involved in multiple projects focused on the measurement and characterization of air pollutants, design of chemical analysis systems, development of testing protocols, as well as systems performance evaluation. She has experience in air quality campaigns, instrument design, and sensor testing and evaluation. Currently, Irene leads research projects aimed at improving the performance and usability of air quality sensors, as well as exploring new applications for sensor technology. She recently joined the standardization groups CEN/TC264 WG42 “Ambient air – Air quality sensors " and WG41 "Emissions and ambient air – Instrumental odour monitoring".
Dr. Christian Burmeister is Head of Business Development at AIRMO, a climate-tech company pioneering advanced greenhouse gas monitoring through cutting-edge LiDAR sensors and satellite technology. His work bridges the gap between breakthrough engineering and real-world impact, enabling more accurate, scalable emissions monitoring for industries under regulatory pressure. Prior to AIRMO, he was a strategy consultant at Kearney, a member of the EY Private Equity team, and worked with Invent on tech-driven innovation mandates. He holds a degree from RWTH Aachen University, where his academic focus centered on technology and innovation management, and national competitiveness. With a track record of solving complex, ambiguous challenges through a mix of analytical depth and unconventional thinking, he also brings hands-on experience as a startup founder. His approach combines strategy, corporate finance, and negotiation with a strong entrepreneurial mindset - driving value where clarity and courage are critical.
Dr. Gourab Dutta Banik, Postdoc at PTB since 2023. He did his PhD in the field of high-resolution laser spectroscopy instrument development and practical application cavity ring-down techniques in exhaled human breath and atmospheric trace gas measurement from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Kolkata, India. At PTB he has been working in several projects that include EPM 21GRD10 quantiAGREMI, EPM 21NRM04 BiometCAP and EPM 21GRD05 Met4H2.
Postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton studying acoustic detection and quantification methodologies of marine gas leaks from underwater marine infrastructure and marine carbon capture and storage.
Personal data Name: Sebastian Decker e-mail: decker-sebastian@gmx.de Since March 2025 Deputy Head of Certification Body for QAL1 certifications of AQME o Deputy head of the first German certification body accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 for QAL1 certification according to DIN EN 15267-1 (2023) Since Oct 2023 Quality auditor o Auditor for DIN EN 15267-2 Since Jan. 2019 until now Project manager for air pollution control; Suitability testing division TÜV Rheinland Energy & Environment GmbH o Suitability test for data Akquisition Handling System (DAHS) EN 15267, BEP 2023, EN 17255 o Suitability testing of automatic measuring systems EN 15267-3; EN 15267-4
Jerome Louat is Atmospheric Pollutants Monitoring Application Manager at ENVEA, with over 20 years of experience in environmental and CBRN monitoring. He began his career at Thales, focusing on bioaerosol detection, before joining ENVEA in 2012 in roles spanning Asia market management to application development. Jerome now leads efforts to develop air quality monitoring solutions and address emerging pollutants. He holds a Master’s in Optical Engineering and a biomedical specialization diploma. At the conference, he will share insights into ultrafine particulate monitoring technologies.
Dr. Fabiano de Melas is Global Business Development Manager at AVL Analytical Technologies, where he leads strategic initiatives in the Process & Environment sector. With over 20 years of international experience in analytical instrumentation and environmental engineering, he has held senior roles in pioneering companies across the analytical chemistry landscape. Dr. de Melas brings deep expertise in IR spectroscopy, having directed global marketing and product development for both IR and NIR platforms in laboratory and process analytics. He holds a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from TU Vienna and has worked as postdoctoral researcher at Georgia Tech. Passionate and forward-thinking, he thrives on tackling emerging challenges in emission monitoring and industrial analytics.
Xavier Chaucherie is the Director of the Innovation and Processes Department within SARPI-VEOLIA Group. He has over 15 years of experience in the hazardous and non hazardous waste management industry. He has been involved in several Research and Innovation projects at national and European levels in the field of methods development for characterizing emissions from various end-of-life materials treatment steps. He is the author and co-author of over 20 publications and 8 patents. He holds a Master in Aerosol Science
Sean Cronin is the Director of Field Operations at Picarro, Inc., a global leader in advanced optical spectroscopy solutions, specializing in high-precision gas concentration and stable isotope analyzers. Prior to joining Picarro, Sean was a national subject matter expert in continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS) and source testing for the largest environmental consulting firm in the United States. He has certifications in dozens of analytical monitoring technologies, including gas chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), pulsed ultraviolet fluorescence, PID/FID, etc. Mr. Cronin has been heavily involved in Picarro's growth in the emissions monitoring solutions industry, primarily focusing on regulations for VOCs and HAPs. He has helped to develop a turn-key solution that has unparalleled detection limits, reliability, and stability - as well as a fully customizable and intuitive data acquisition system (DAS).
Chemical Engineer with University degree from Technische Hochschule Karlsruhe (now Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
After 12 years in Cleanliness Control and Condition Monitoring in Hydraulics and 4 years in Laser Doppler measurement I am since 2014 responsible for the Emission Monitoring Portfolio in SIEMENS.
PhD student at the University of Milan - Bicocca, within the Department of Chemical, Geological, and Environmental Sciences. PhD research titled: Development of analytical techniques and models for odorigenic molecules of industrial nature.
Post-Doctorat at INRAE on livestock building emissions and uncertainties.
Ts. Dr. Noor Zaitun Yahaya is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, and has been a faculty member since 2004. She teaches and gives instruction in an environmental subject at an undergraduate and postgraduate supervision level. Dr. Noor completed her Ph.D. from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, and her master’s degree University Science Malaysia, while her undergraduate studies were obtained at the Universiti Technology Malaysia in the area of Civil Engineering and Environment. She also holds an Accredited Higher Academy of United Kingdom, a professional qualification for teaching and learning which carries the letter AHEA. Dr. Noor was also appointed as a Professional Technologist from the Malaysian Board of Technologies (MBOT) in the area of Atmospheric Sciences and Environmental Technology in the year 2019, MBOT Professional Candidates Interviewer, and was appointed as an Institution Accreditation for MBOT. She is also was appointed and accredited as certified as HRDF and NIOSH Health and Safety certified trainer that able to deliver a creadited trainer needed by industries and government agencies. Dr. Noor’s research largely focuses on the development of air quality industrial and quarry-related Artificial Intelligent models, environment (urban and industrial), especially related to nano-particles, welfare and safety, and environment instrumentations. Upon successful completion search, she has successfully received various grants granted from local and international funders. Apart from being the speaker in more than in 26 local and international conferences, she published in more than 14 journals and 4 chapter in books, 10 proceedings, and 28 was keynote/invited speaker in local and international conferences since 2014. Her research project entitled My-Atmos: A Novel method with stochastic Approach to Analyse Big Data won the Gold medal during the 27th International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX 2016). In the Minggu Penyelidikan Inovasi since 2014, she and her team successfully won the Gold and Silver medals based on a similar project in various awards. Dr. Noor was selected for the Queens’ Anniversary for Higher Education for the year 2009 along with The Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, United Kingdom in the year 2010 at Buckingham Palace, London for her outstanding doctoral thesis research supported by EPSRC UK and presented to Her Majesty during that eremony at Buckingham Palace, London. She was also awarded more than 16 awards and appreciation from the university that highlights her significant contributions to the university. In the latest development, Dr Noor won the most prestagous Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for her excellent services to Malaysia education system. In the recent year, she was elected as The Anak Sarawak Legacy Award Winner of the successful event directed of the Asia's largest conference named the 10th Better Air Quality Conference, in Kuching, Sarawak. Ts. Dr Noor was the founder and first and current president of the Clean Air Forum Society of Malaysia (MyCAS) since 2014 and to date secured fundings to support events; Former Vice President 1 and committee for the Transportation Science Society for Malaysia (TSSM); was also the founder and First President for the Malaysian Postgraduate Association for the United Kingdom and Eire back in the year 2010. In addition, she is also the Chairman for several NGO in Malaysia such as Pertubuhan Aspirasi Jaringan Wanita Malaysia (AJWA) and Pengerusi, Dewan Wanita Majlis Dakwah Negara, Terengganu and member of several NGO in malaysia. At international, Dr Noor is the Country Network for the Clean Air Asia, (Association under UNEP), board member of The International Union Air Pollution Prevention and Protection Associations (IUAPPA) which office in South Korea, and currently become the Asian Aerosol esearch Assembly (AARA) President which based in Taipei, Taiwan and International Aerosol Research Assembly (IARA) which based in Athens, Greece. Dr. Noor Zaitun took many efforts to build up teams from various parties from 5 government and 15 non-government organizations to help the community during Pendemic Covid-19. These efforts have continued until today and activities to introduce awareness on environmental issues and human health are very much highlighted.
Senior Technical Lead at EPRI International, working on power generation, plant flexibility, fleet efficiency and emission reduction. Previously: 34 years as Principal Consultant and International Projects Manager for the International Centre for Sustainable Carbon (ICSC, formerly the International Energy Agency Clean Coal Centre). Visiting Professor at Strathclyde University, Scotland, and Adjunct Professor and Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Tsitsi Prudence Humanikwa is a dedicated Geographical Information Science (GIS) Specialist and Lecturer at Lupane State University, Zimbabwe. She holds a MSc in Population Informatics and Analytics and a BSc in Geographical Information Science and Earth Observations from the University of Zimbabwe. Her research passion focuses on leveraging geo-technologies to address critical demographic, food security and climate change issues for intervention initiatives and policy-making, thereby contributing to sustainable development. As she continues her academic journey, Ms. Humanikwa is eager to contribute to the advancement of GIS research and development through research, teaching and community engagement.
Richard Harvey has over 25 years’ experience working within the UK industrial emissions monitoring sector.
He has worked as a monitoring contractor for four accredited organisations and carried out monitoring across a broad range of industries, at home and abroad, to a wide variety of European and international monitoring standards.
He has provided training on general aspects of emissions monitoring as well as analyser certification and on-site validation.
He currently works as a Senior Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory and is responsible for quality and technical aspects of their industrial emissions monitoring activities.
While at NPL, he has worked on several European research projects investigating emissions monitoring improvements. He is currently working on the validation of monitoring methods for carbon capture plant and the measurement of fugitive hydrogen emissions from the gas grid.
He is also Chair Elect of the Source Testing Association.
Jerome Louat is Atmospheric Pollutants Monitoring Application Manager at ENVEA, with over 20 years of experience in environmental and CBRN monitoring. He began his career at Thales, focusing on bioaerosol detection, before joining ENVEA in 2012 in roles spanning Asia market management to application development. Jerome now leads efforts to develop air quality monitoring solutions and address emerging pollutants. He holds a Master’s in Optical Engineering and a biomedical specialization diploma. At the conference, he will share insights into ultrafine particulate monitoring technologies.
Andy is currently an Associate Director specialising in environmental permitting and compliance. Andy has over 19 years’ experience during which he has directed the delivery and management of numerous high profile and high value consultancy projects for public and private sector clients, both domestically and internationally. These include National Government Departments, National Regulators, Agencies and Industry (individual companies, operators and trade bodies). Andy provides technical leadership in the fields of point source emissions and industrial pollution control. His expertise includes stack emissions monitoring, atmospheric dispersion modelling, abatement of air emissions, environmental permitting, Best Available Technique (BAT) assessments and compliance assessment. He has extensive experience in the quantification and assessment of emissions from a variety of releases covering point source emissions, flare emissions & fugitive emissions. Emissions compliance and permitting studies have been undertaken for clients in countries across the United Kingdom Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Singapore, Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Abu Dhabi. Andy has developed and delivered permitting & compliance training within the UK Regulatory Agencies, for industrial facilities regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) in England & Wales, the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the Medium Combustion Plant Directive. He has also been a keynote speaker at Leeds University on Permitting, Monitoring & EU Directives, covering emissions monitoring requirements under the IED and associated Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents (BREFs) in the UK. Andy has previously worked for two of the UK environmental regulators - Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) – where his duties included auditing and assessing operators industrial installation permits for compliance, and determining environmental permit applications and variations. Andy also previously worked for an emissions testing company, where he developed his knowledge of process industry during this time, including the technologies & techniques to reduce their impact on the environment.
Jon is a Senior Scientist in the Environmental Emissions Metrology Group at the National Physical Laboratory with 13 years of experience in the testing and validation of emissions monitoring instrumentation. Jon undertakes a mixture of complementary research and commercial work to support regulators, universities and innovative businesses to both develop and implement emissions monitoring methods, with a current focus on fugitive emissions of methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen. He holds a BSc in Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics from the University of Surrey, is a member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP) and an associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (AIEMA)
Carsten Röllig Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Chemical Engineering For more than 30 years working in the field of air pollution control (emission measurement as well as testing and certification of AMS) at TÜV Rheinland with the following fields of activity: - Carrying out emission measurements of the relevant exhaust gas components - Performance of suitability tests on CEMS, e.g. for gases, dust and mercury as well as for multi-component measuring devices. - Collaboration in national and international research projects on air pollution control (measurement components, in particular dust and Hg) - National and international standardization activities in the field of air pollution control - Auditor for DIN EN 15267-2 since 2010 - Head of the QAL1-certification body of TÜV Rheinland Energy & Environment GmbH since 2024
Andy Connor is a Senior Scientist at the Environmental Emission Metrology Group at NPL and a member of the NHyRA consortium
Dr. Woong KANG is the Head of the Thermometry and Fluid Flow Metrology Group at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), the national metrology institute of the Republic of Korea. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 2009 and joined the Division of Physical Metrology at KRISS in 2011. His primary research interests include greenhouse gas flow measurement, hydrogen flow metering, and natural gas flow measurement. Since 2023, he has been serving as the Chair of the Technical Committee for Fluid Flow within the Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP).
Application manager of remote sensing products at Bruker Optics GmbH & Co. KG
I'm currently a Researcher at Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico (RSE S.p.A.). I hold a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Milano-Bicocca, earned through a research project carried out in collaboration with RSE S.p.A. Previously, I obtained a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Technology. I developed specific expertise in environmental monitoring, with a focus on industrial emissions and ambient air quality.
Will is an Engineering graduate from Cambridge University, who has spent 30 in the environmental instrumentation sector in product and business development roles. He founded and ran PCME as a specialist manufacturer of dust monitoring instruments for 20 years. He has sat on ASTM, ISO and CEN committees creating quality assurance standards for real time monitors He is currently European business development manager for Irish based Sonitus Systems who manufacture continuous air quality and noise monitoring systems.
Dr, Javis is a reasearch Scientist at Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) with more that 15 years experience in laser spectroscopic measurements in a variety of areas that include emmision monitoring, quality control of energy gases (hydrogen, natural gas, biogas, and biomethane), car exhaust gas monitoring, carbon capture and storage (CCUS) as well as environmental and atmospheric measurements. He is the group head of the PTB working group 3.42 (Spectroscopic Gas Analysis and Reference data) - https://www.ptb.de/cms/ptb/fachabteilungen/abt3/fb-34/ag-342.html
Robert has held both production and engineering positions in the fertilizer industry as well as the hazardous waste incineration industry prior to co-founding B3 Systems, Inc. Since it's inception in 1991, B3 Systems has focused on providing key support functions to the emission testing and monitoring markets.
I am Dr. Mohammed Al Dighriri , General Director of Environmental Data Modeling and Analysis, at National Center for Environmental Compliance KSA, I am an expert in data Modelling and Control in both teaching and managerial for more than 19 Years in both academic and private sectors with a passion for planning and evaluating environmental and managerial regulation scheme environmental effects.
Marc Nodorft is co-founder of DEUS-POLLUTRACK, the largest European emissions measurement network in over 30 European capitals. He is primarily responsible for the new DEUS product series of ATEX methane analysers. He is also the network coordinator for medium-sized companies in the mFUND-funded research projects ‘KoFeMo’ and ‘SchwarmMessRad’. He previously headed the foreign offices of the leading German SME association in Ulaanbaatar and Beijing.
Environmental consultant with over five years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in emissions regulation and monitoring, greenhouse gas accounting, product carbon footprint, and environmental due diligence. Holds a Master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering. Brings a strong technical foundation and practical insight to sustainability-focused projects across industry and policy domains
I am a chemical engineer with over ten years of experience in the field of metrology, focusing on the production of reference materials, particularly gas mixtures used in environmental monitoring and emissions control. Through my work, I aim to enhance the accuracy and standardization of measurement instruments used to track gaseous pollutants. At the Gas Measurements Laboratory of the National Measurement and Calibration Center (NMCC), I am responsible for the preparation and certification of mixtures containing carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and hydrocarbon gases. These tasks are carried out using precise automated weighing systems and advanced gas chromatographic analysis, in accordance with international standards ISO 6142 and ISO 6143, and fully aligned with the requirements of ISO 17034 to ensure the highest levels of reliability and quality. Throughout my career, I have participated in international interlaboratory comparisons for gas measurements and have contributed to the design and implementation of proficiency testing (PT) programs for both accredited and aspiring laboratories in the field of gas analysis. The certified reference gases produced under my supervision are widely used for calibrating exhaust gas monitoring instruments, thereby reinforcing the reliability of environmental measurement results. I have also received specialized training at prestigious metrology institutes such as the Netherlands’ National Metrology Institute (VSL) and the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), which allowed me to broaden my expertise and gain insight into best international practices in the preparation of reference materials. Furthermore, I have published several scientific papers in this field, focusing on methods for producing and evaluating gas reference mixtures. Through my work, I strive to contribute to improving the quality of environmental measurements and strengthening the national metrology infrastructure in alignment with global standards.
Dr. Ahmedkhan brings over 26 years of international experience in delivering specialized environmental technical studies and greenhouse gas (GHG) sustainability projects across diverse industrial sectors. He holds a B.Eng. (Hons.), MSc., and PhD from leading UK institutions, with a strong academic and practical foundation in fuel and energy engineering. Dr. Nadeem possesses deep domain expertise in environmental challenges related to the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, as well as emerging renewable energy technologies. His multidisciplinary skill set spans advanced air quality assessment, atmospheric dispersion modeling, environmental monitoring and sensor network design, geospatial pollution mapping, and GHG emissions accounting and verification. A key aspect of Dr. Nadeem’s work includes the implementation of enterprise digital platforms to support environmental compliance, reporting automation, and sustainability performance tracking. He has led and contributed to the integration of digital solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 and the digital industrial revolution—facilitating real-time data acquisition, predictive analytics, and system-wide environmental intelligence. His portfolio includes managing corporate-wide GHG inventory programs, developing methodologies for GHG emission estimation and reporting, and directing large-scale national studies on emission carrying capacity.
The production of hydrogen is closely related to its quality requirements, which has a direct impact on the efficiency of fuel cells and its further use in energy production. ERC developed and accredited the methodology for continuous determination of H2 purity, including its sampling from high pressures. The paper presents the principles of continuous analysis and the sampling technique from high pressures.
Stéphane VALETTE is a physical-chemistry engineer specialised in analytical techniques. He has been actively involved in industrial emissions monitoring and the implementation of environmental regulations since 2011. His work began with the application of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) in the waste incineration sector, followed by the deployment of long-term dioxin samplers in 2014. Between 2017 and 2021, he contributed to the national transposition of both the Large Combustion Plants (LCP) and Medium Combustion Plants (MCP) directives. In 2023, he played a key role in the implementation of continuous mercury monitoring systems in France. Over the years, Stéphane has participated in various national working groups that brought together industrial stakeholders and regulatory authorities, particularly in the field of combustion. He has also been involved in the development and rollout of data reporting software in accordance with Directive 2010/75/EU and the EN 17255 standard. Additionally, he contributed to the writing of technical guidance documents aimed at supporting market actors in the effective implementation of regulatory requirements and evolving standards.
John Watson – European Technical Sales Manager, Health and Sciences John has served the micro pump and fluidics industry for over 27 years and has a wealth of experience in many different medical, life science and environmental applications. An engineer by qualification, he understands the need to listen to the customer’s requirements and work together on a solutions-focused approach. As the European Technical Sales Manager for Health and Sciences at The Lee Company, he is able to draw the companies wealth of products and his extensive application experience to help select and integrate the right solution for his customers.
Matt currently serves as Vice President of Business Development at Direct Optics, a subsidiary of Global Analyzer Systems, where he focuses on advancing growth opportunities, strategic planning, and supporting the expansion of CRDS (Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy) technology. He joined Global Analyzer Systems in mid-2010, bringing with him ten years of air quality and instrumentation experience. Matt is well-versed in all aspects of CEMS, including analyzer operation, data acquisition systems, government regulations, and the application of advanced technologies like CRDS in emissions monitoring. Known for bridging technical insight with business strategy, Matt is a driving force behind commercializing next-generation analyzers and building partnerships that support field-ready innovation. His leadership supports both customer satisfaction and long-term industry collaboration.
Isaline a chemical Engineer who graduated from Rennes School of Chemistry with Master of Science in analytical chemistry in 2002. After working for three years for Corus RD&T (Steel industry) in the UK as Project leader in analysis of Organic pollutants from air emissions, she joined Ineris in France in 2005. From 2005 to 2017 she worked in the area of emissions of gases and aerosols from various industrial and domestic combustion processes, in charge of research project at national and European levels. In 2018 Isaline became the head of the Ineris team dealing with atmospheric an aqueous emissions. Since 2023, she is in charge for the research area dealing at Ineris with the optimisation of the characterisation of industrial emissions into the air and water.
Sergio HARB PhD and Research Engineer within the MIV/EMIS unit (INERIS), with over 4 years of experience in the research field. His current research focuses on source emission characterization. His doctoral thesis focused on the nighttime reactivity of BVOCs with the NO3 radical, which enabled him to gain expertise with a wide range of advanced analytical instruments for gas-phase and particulate characterization. He is the co-author of six peer-reviewed scientific publications (rank A) as well as four scientific presentations at international conferences.
Senior Scientist of the team Air Quality Measurements at VITO where she leads projects related to urban air quality, combustion-related aerosols, mobile and personal exposure monitoring and sensor measurements and testing. She holds a PhD in chemistry (Catholic University of Leuven). She was involved in different national and international projects in which air quality was assessed in relation to traffic and other combustion sources. She is convenor of CEN TC 264 WG42 on sensor testing. She is currently task lead of mobile monitoring and mapping in the RI-URBANS project and WP2 lead in Net4cities, dealing with the organisation of AQ measurements in eleven cities.
Senior Scientist of the team Air Quality Measurements at VITO where she leads projects related to urban air quality, combustion-related aerosols, mobile and personal exposure monitoring and sensor measurements and testing. She holds a PhD in chemistry (Catholic University of Leuven). She was involved in different national and international projects in which air quality was assessed in relation to traffic and other combustion sources. She is convenor of CEN TC 264 WG42 on sensor testing. She is currently task lead of mobile monitoring and mapping in the RI-URBANS project and WP2 lead in Net4cities, dealing with the organisation of AQ measurements in eleven cities.
Personal data: Education: Doctor of Environmental Sciences, B.Sc. in Geology Place and date of birth: 26. January 1971, Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia Employment: Institute "Jozef Stefan", Department of Environmental Sciences, research scientist Education: Post-doc at University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy, 2002; Post-doc at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 2001; Doctor of Environmental Sciences, University of Nova Gorica, School of Environmental Sciences, Nova Gorica, Slovenia. PhD thesis: "Modelling of mercury and its compounds in Lake Velenje", 2000; B.Sc. in geology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1995 Employment: Senior research scientist at "Jožef Stefan" Institute, Department of environmental sciences. Fields of research: o biogeochemical cycles of mercury and its compounds, heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment o modelling of mercury and its compounds, heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment o environmental monitoring o analytical methods for determining of mercury and its compounds, heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment Professional experience: Environmental Sciences (biological and geochemical cycling) Environmental Chemistry Geochemistry, geology Mathematical and GIS modelling of environmental processes Monitoring of marine and terrestrial waters
Personal data: Education: Doctor of Environmental Sciences, B.Sc. in Geology Place and date of birth: 26. January 1971, Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia Employment: Institute "Jozef Stefan", Department of Environmental Sciences, research scientist Education: Post-doc at University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy, 2002; Post-doc at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 2001; Doctor of Environmental Sciences, University of Nova Gorica, School of Environmental Sciences, Nova Gorica, Slovenia. PhD thesis: "Modelling of mercury and its compounds in Lake Velenje", 2000; B.Sc. in geology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1995 Employment: Senior research scientist at "Jožef Stefan" Institute, Department of environmental sciences. Fields of research: o biogeochemical cycles of mercury and its compounds, heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment o modelling of mercury and its compounds, heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment o environmental monitoring o analytical methods for determining of mercury and its compounds, heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment Professional experience: Environmental Sciences (biological and geochemical cycling) Environmental Chemistry Geochemistry, geology Mathematical and GIS modelling of environmental processes Monitoring of marine and terrestrial waters
Jeff is a former (retired) Senior Scientist with EPA’s Office of Research and Development with over 40 years experience conducting emissions measurement methods development research and source emission characterizations. Jeff has contributed to a multitude of EPA’s formal and informal methods including those found in 40 CFR Part 60 and SW-846. Now retired, Jeff is trying to figure out what's next.
Jeff is a former (retired) Senior Scientist with EPA’s Office of Research and Development with over 40 years experience conducting emissions measurement methods development research and source emission characterizations. Jeff has contributed to a multitude of EPA’s formal and informal methods including those found in 40 CFR Part 60 and SW-846. Now retired, Jeff is trying to figure out what's next.
Strong academic and experienced strategy consultant (Ex-Kearney, Ex-EY PE Team, Ex-Invent) with focus on technology/innovation management and competitiveness (RWTH Aachen), as well as an entrepreneurial thinker with own startup founder experience.
Dr. Xiaohong Iris Xu is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada. She received her Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut, USA. She then worked at the University of Michigan. She joined the University of Windsor in 2002. Her research interests include air quality monitoring, air quality modeling, source apportionment, emission control, environmental exposure and risk assessment.
Dr. Xiaohong Iris Xu is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada. She received her Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut, USA. She then worked at the University of Michigan. She joined the University of Windsor in 2002. Her research interests include air quality monitoring, air quality modeling, source apportionment, emission control, environmental exposure and risk assessment.
Feliciano Mbomio Bacale Mbengono es investigador en el Instituto de Geología Aplicada de la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha. Su área de investigación se centra en la interacción de la minería y el medio ambiente, con un enfoque particular en la geoquímica ambiental. Explora cómo las actividades mineras impactan en la composición química del medio ambiente, buscando entender y mitigar los efectos adversos sobre los ecosistemas.
Dr David Booker received his honors degree in Chemistry at Newcastle (UK) and his PhD in Chemical Engineering at Exeter University (UK) in the 1980’s. During his career he has worked for UKAEA, AEA Technology, Booker Systems Ltd in the UK and for the last 20 years at Sensors Inc in Michigan, USA as their Chief Technology Officer. From a career specialized in Aerosol Physics, Dr Booker has applied and expanded upon this expertise for the last 20 years to the design, manufacturing and business development of emission measurement systems including exhaust flow, gaseous and PM/PN measurements and fugitive methane.
PhD student specializing in environmental monitoring and restoration of historical mining and metallurgical areas, based in Almadén (Ciudad Real, Spain).
Dr. Joachimiak holds a PhD in Chemistry from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, with research experience at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology in Japan. He has over 15 years of professional expertise in analytical instrumentation and mass spectrometry, having worked as a Field and Senior Service Engineer at Waters in Poland and Sweden, and currently serves as Service Manager Europe at Syft Technologies. His technical background covers advanced chromatography, Hi-end mass spectrometry, and NMR systems.
Gilad Shpitzer has over 25 years of experience in air pollutant measurement, covering source, ambient, fenceline, and remote sensing monitoring. He is the co-founder and CEO of Atmosfir Optics, A.S. Research Services, Al Chem, and HaZapp. Gilad also served on the board of the Society of Ecological and Environmental Sciences and brings extensive expertise in environmental monitoring and technology.
Gilad Shpitzer has over 25 years of experience in air pollutant measurement, covering source, ambient, fenceline, and remote sensing monitoring. He is the co-founder and CEO of Atmosfir Optics, A.S. Research Services, Al Chem, and HaZapp. Gilad also served on the board of the Society of Ecological and Environmental Sciences and brings extensive expertise in environmental monitoring and technology.
Ph.D. in Bioscience Engineering and R&D researcher at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) since 2021, working on (i) environmental sensing applications for legislative (PM, NO2, O3) and emerging contaminants (BC and UFP) and (ii) methodological developments for PFAS monitoring in air emissions (stack monitoring), ambient air and dry/wet deposition. 10 years of experience in the environmental monitoring field, from academic (postdoc University of Antwerp, BE), policy (Flanders Environmental Agency, BE) and technological/industrial (R&D at imec, NL and VITO, BE) perspectives. Recent CEN TC264 member involved in the new PFAS working group (WG48).
Commercial Director at Tectrac
Kalyan Verma is an energy and sustainability professional with over a decade of experience in power markets, renewable energy policy, and industrial decarbonization. He has led strategic initiatives in the power and coal sectors, engaged extensively with government and industry stakeholders, and contributed to key studies on power sector reforms and the transition to green steel. His work reflects a strong focus on enabling low-carbon pathways and shaping sustainable energy policies.
Damon Burtt is a senior consultant at Carbon Limits, a multi-disciplinary consulting company investigating complex issues related to the scale and characteristics of emissions and energy sector operations and providing a basis for analyses and advice on climate change mitigation measures and strategies. Damon’s work revolves around methane emissions and decarbonization of the oil and gas sector, providing technical analyses and capacity building on complex issues for a variety of stakeholders. Damon was a coauthor in the development of the OGCI, IOGP and Ipieca Recommended Practices for methane emissions detection and quantification technologies. He holds an MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Carleton University.
Dr. Maria Tsivlidou is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Manchester, supervised by Professor Grant Allen. Her research focuses on methane emission quantification and validation using UAV-based measurements. She earned her PhD in Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry from the University of Toulouse (Laboratoire d’Aérologie), with a thesis titled “Ozone and CO distributions in the tropics using observational (IAGOS and IASI) and model (SOFT-IO) data.” She holds a Master’s degree in Climate Physics from Utrecht University and a BSc in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also worked on quantifying wetland methane emissions in South Sudan using TROPOMI satellite data. Her research combines in situ, remote sensing, and modeling approaches to study tropospheric composition and greenhouse gas emissions.
Jason Ghiraldini is the Global Product Manager for Natural Gas Leak Detection at ABB Inc. Having worked at ABB since 2010, Mr. Ghiraldini has worked with Off-Axis Integrated Cavity Output Spectroscopy (OA-ICOS), ABB’s core technology in leak detection and many other applications, for 14 years. He has worked in production, creating optimized workflows and automations, and has worked in research and development to help create new applications, software, and products. Mr. Ghiraldini has helped develop the leak detection product line, and other applications in semiconductor, environmental research, and oil and gas industries. Mr. Ghiraldini other roles have included lead Software Engineer (2013-2017) and R&D Software Manager of ICOS technology (2017-2024) with ABB. Mr. Ghiraldini was born in 1986 in Anaheim, US and graduated in 2010 from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and later graduated in 2017 from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Afshan Khaleghi is a Post doctoral Researcher at Saint Francis Xavier University (FluxLab) and she is holding a PhD in Engineering (Oil and Gas) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research focuses on quantifying and mapping methane emissions from diverse sources, including oil and gas facilities, landfills, wetlands, agricultural operations, and urban areas. She specializes in mobile measurement surveys and applies advanced techniques such as Lagrangian back-trajectory modeling and mass balance methods to detect, localize, and quantify emission hotspots with high spatial resolution. As a data analyst, Afshan develops and improves methodologies that integrate geospatial mapping, environmental modeling, and statistical analysis.
Hedwig Knötig works as Product Manager at Sensirion Connected Solutions, where she leads the development and commercialization of advanced systems for continuous methane emissions monitoring. Passionate about reducing emissions and advancing sustainability in the energy sector, she works with leading energy companies worldwide to support their methane mitigation efforts with innovative, end-to-end solutions tailored to industry-specific challenges.
With a strong background in optoelectronic innovation, Hedwig is committed to turning complex sensor technologies into scalable, real-world applications that deliver measurable impact. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from TU Wien, where her research focused on the design and optimization of mid-infrared lasers and detectors. By combining scientific expertise with a deep understanding of customer needs, she helps ensure Sensirion Connected Solutions delivers products that set new benchmarks for accuracy, reliability, and usability.
Alexandre Lytkine (PhD in Physics and Mathematics) is a CEO and CTO at Light Peaks Inc. located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2011, he was a Research Associate with professor John Tulip at the University of Alberta, Canada. Alexandre is a co-author of a cryogenic gas analyzer proposed to NASA for methane detection on Mars. At Light Peaks, he developed innovative solutions for trace gas sensing using tunable laser diodes and advanced signal processing algorithms. He is currently focused on transferring the technology to industry.
Adam Howes is a scientist in the Environmental Emissions Metrology group at the National Physical Laboratory, working on quantifying methane emissions through use of models.
Irene Lara-Ibeas is a Product Manager at Kunak Technologies. Before joining Kunak in 2024, Irene was a postdoc at University of Michigan and Eurac Research. She holds a MSc in Environmental Analytical Chemistry and a PhD in Physical Chemistry, both from the University of Strasbourg. With +8 years of experience in several aspects related to air quality and air pollutants monitoring systems, she has been actively involved in multiple projects focused on the measurement and characterization of air pollutants, design of portable chemical analysis systems, development of testing protocols, as well as systems performance evaluation. She has experience in air quality campaigns, instrument design, and sensor testing and evaluation. Currently, Irene leads research projects aimed at improving the performance and usability of air quality sensors, as well as exploring new applications for sensor technology. She recently joined the standardization groups CEN/TC264 WG42 “Ambient air – Air quality sensors " and WG41 "Emissions and ambient air – Instrumental odour monitoring".
Trond Erlend received his PhD degree within the Chemical Engineering field from the University of Cambridge in 2005 and has since worked in diverse fields spanning biodiesel production, oil and gas transport, leak detection and, in the last six years, methane emissions measurement. He currently heads Equinor's efforts to improve methane quantification through cycles of source-level quantification and site-level measurement. Trond Erlend has presented on two previous occasions at the IMM and several instalments of the Methane Mitigation series of conferences.
Associate Transport Technology at Equinor, Norway.
Dr Jacob Shaw is a Senior Scientist working in the Environmental Emissions Metrology group at the UK National Physical Laboratory. Jacob works to improve the measurement of methane emissions from different sources and sectors and uses different monitoring methods to do so. He has a range of experience with different sensor types, monitoring platforms, sampling strategies, and approaches to quantifying emissions.
Dr Jacob Shaw is a Senior Scientist working in the Environmental Emissions Metrology group at the UK National Physical Laboratory. Jacob works to improve the measurement of methane emissions from different sources and sectors and uses different monitoring methods to do so. He has a range of experience with different sensor types, monitoring platforms, sampling strategies, and approaches to quantifying emissions.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Modelling
Reader in Stable Isotopes and Greenhouse Gases at Royal Holloway, University of London and Director of the Greenhouse Gas Laboratory in the Department of Earth Sciences. Set up the laboratory in the mid-1990s, starting with GHG measurements from an air inlet above the building and the development of isotopic techniques for measurement of methane (all of which continue to this day). Focussed on setting up remote site greenhouse gas measurements from 2008-2012 and mobile measurement of methane since 2012. Lead investigator on the 2023-2026 NERC MOMENTUM project (Mobile Observations and Quantification of Methane Emissions to inform National Targeting, Upscaling and Mitigation)
In 1995, my career at TAUW started with emission measurements. After 5 years of performing measurements in the field, I moved more into the management side where I have always been involved in performing air measurements. Currently, my team consists of 55 employees who are involved daily in emission measurements in the field of air and waste water. In the Netherlands, I am active within various platforms to guarantee the quality of air measurements and I am also active at NEN. In the past two years, I have been actively developing measurement methods to measure continuously in barns. At the moment, we have more than 50 measurement set-ups for this purpose that are continuously measuring and we are actively working to ensure that we take the lessons learned into account when drawing up standards. I am proud that we have been accredited for air measurements for many years and that we can serve so many customers.
Rod Robinson is a principal scientist at the National Physical Laboratory and is science area lead for environmental emissions metrology. He has over 30 year's experience in the measurement of emissions to the atmosphere, including the measurement of methane emissions from a wide range of industrial sources. He is chair of CEN Technical Committee TC 264 Air Quality and Convenor of its working group WG38 which is currently drafting methane emissions measurement methods.
Stephen Beynon is Sales Director (EMEA) for Optical Gas Imaging at Teledyne FLIR. Stephen joined Teledyne FLIR in April 2006 as a UK Area Sales Manager before taking on the responsibility for the Sales and Business Development of the Teledyne FLIR Optical Gas Imaging range of cameras in November 2010, for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Since November 2010, Stephen has dedicated his professional career to Optical Gas Imaging, helping industry mitigate against their fugitive emissions through the use of Optical Gas Imaging technology and presenting at many conferences in Europe and the Middle East for the same. As well as supporting end user customers Steve is also seen as the internal subject matter expert and coordinates with the Teledyne FLIR Product Management and Business Development activities supporting EU independent testing initiatives for Optical Gas Imaging and also support the EU with Regulations and Standards activities. Prior to joining Teledyne FLIR, Stephen spent 15 years in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industry. First as an apprentice electronics engineer working for GEC Marconi, then deployed full time into the Wireless LAN development team that ultimately developed Bluetooth and WLAN technology, before moving into sales in 1996, selling capital gain metrology equipment solutions across Europe to the semiconductor wafer processing and related industries
Senior Technician at IDAD – Institute of Environment and Development, where he is responsible for the Environmental Monitoring sector and Technical Manager in the area of air quality. He has over 20 years of experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting consultancy studies, with a particular focus on Environmental Monitoring Programmes and Air Quality assessments.
For the past 25 years, Lars Fiß has been an integral part of SK-Elektronik GmbH, making significant contributions to the company's development through his commitment, expertise, and loyalty.
Prof. Necki is a leading methane scientist at Poland’s oldest technical university specializing in coal mining, oil and gas drilling, and resource exploitation industries. He heads the Greenhouse Gas Analysis Laboratory and has dedicated recent years to advancing methane monitoring and emissions estimation. Prof. Necki is actively involved in numerous applied projects addressing methane emissions at national, private, and international scales.
Jenny Sammueller is currently working as an engineering project leader at DBI Gas- und Umwelttechnik GmbH, where she has been employed since completing her academic studies in engineering technology, building services and environmental technology (M. Eng.) at University of Applied Sciences Leipzig, Germany in 2021. Over the years, she has gained experience in the quantification and reduction of methane emissions, supporting operators in meeting the requirements of the EU Methane Regulation as well as conducting carbon footprint analyses and life-cycle-assessment of gas infrastructures.
Paul Green is a principal scientist in Climate and Earth Observation group at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory. Paul oversees NPL’s development of novel EO pre-flight calibration technologies and leads NPL’s industrial contribution to the ESA TRUTHS mission. Paul is also the atmospheric domain lead with a focus on the quality metrics and standards development for satellite derived GHGs and pollutant products. Paul is a UK representative on the CEOS WG climate GHG task team. Paul received an PhD in Atmospheric Physics from Imperial College London, and a MPhys in Physics from the University of Manchester and have worked at NPL since 2011.
Corentin Dussenne, PhD, is an engineer at Natran R&I, where he has been part of the Emissions Detection & Quantification team since 2018. He has led and participated in numerous emission measurement campaigns—both at the source and site levels—with a strong focus on data analysis and reconciliation. He has also conducted blind tests in collaboration with GERG, contributing to the independent evaluation of detection technologies.
Paul Green is a principal scientist in Climate and Earth Observation group at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory. Paul oversees NPL’s development of novel EO pre-flight calibration technologies and leads NPL’s industrial contribution to the ESA TRUTHS mission. Paul is also the atmospheric domain lead with a focus on the quality metrics and standards development for satellite derived GHGs and pollutant products. Paul is a UK representative on the CEOS WG climate GHG task team. Paul received an PhD in Atmospheric Physics from Imperial College London, and a MPhys in Physics from the University of Manchester and have worked at NPL since 2011.
Jouko Aroheinä is an experienced professional in environmental compliance and site-level emission measurement solutions. He works with laboratory-accredited mobile monitoring technology to help energy companies and industry stakeholders collect accurate, transparent, and traceable data in line with OGMP 2.0 and EU Methane Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 requirements.
His role includes guiding operators on how to integrate reliable measurement data into compliance strategies and operational improvements.
Jouko has authored and contributed to industry-focused articles, such as “What EU Methane Regulation 2024/1787 Means for Natural Gas Imports”, and is an active participant in key industry events internationally and across Europe. He is committed to making complex technical methodologies understandable and relevant for decision-makers, ensuring that accredited measurements lead to meaningful emission reductions and regulatory compliance.
Rob Griffiths is a leading voice in emissions monitoring and environmental compliance, with a strong track record of helping organisations meet regulatory standards while improving operational efficiency. As a recognised specialist in Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) strategies, Rob works at the forefront of fugitive emissions reduction across the energy and waste sectors.
With hands-on experience across industrial facilities and a deep understanding of environmental policy, Rob combines technical expertise with a practical, solutions-driven approach. He is passionate about driving sustainable change through innovation and collaboration—ensuring that businesses not only stay compliant but also uncover opportunities for cost savings and improved environmental performance.
Wataru Takeuchi is a Professor at the University of Tokyo specializing in remote sensing and geospatial science. His recent research focuses on methane (CH₄) emissions from rice paddies, integrating satellite and drone-based observations to support climate-smart agriculture and carbon management. He has led international collaborations across Asia, including projects under JST and SATREPS, and coordinates the RNUS program. His work bridges advanced environmental monitoring technologies with practical applications for sustainable development and resilience.
With more than 5 years of experience in the Methane emissions Reduction field, Cristina Lopez currently pilots the gas detection activity in NaTran R&I (formerly GRTgaz, main TSO in France). She has experience in laboratory tests (sensor evaluation), field campaigns (source level & site level), and technical studies (LCA, emission reduction) among others. She is currently involved in several international groups such as GERG, where she participates in the proposal and production of several projects, and she has worked in collaboration with GTI Energy (USA).
Additionally, she delivers workshops during international conferences (Methane Mitigation Summit Europe, IGRC, CH4 connections among others).
All these achievements gave her the recognition of “gas emissions specialist” within the group.
She is an energy engineer by the Technical University of Madrid, and she holds a Master research degree by Mines Paristech.
After 20 years working in gas for Shell, Christophe Erhel joined in 2012 the French Gas Association. He is responsible for technical regulation and standardization on gas infrastructures. He manages national commissions representing the French gas industry to develop or revise regulations and standards in France and in Europe.
Current roles
Secretary commission infrastructures of France gaz
Secretary Standing Committee Gas Infrastructure and WG storage of Marcogaz, the European technical association for gas
Secretary CEN/TC 408 Biomethane and natural gas for transport and biomethane for injection
Secretary CEN/TC 234/WG1 Gas installations
Secretary CEN/TC 234/WG4 Underground gas storage
Secretary CEN/TC 234/WG14 Methane emissions
Secretary ISO/TC 67/SC 9 LNG equipment and installations
Secretary ISO/TC 67/SC 9/WG10 GHG emissions at LNG plants
Secretary ISO/TC 67/SC 9/WG12 Methane emissions
Secretary ISO/TC 28/SC 4/WG17 Specifications of LNG for marine applications
Previous activities
2005-2012 Health/Security/Safety/Environment and Social Performance Coordinator for Shell Gas LPG (30 countries, 150 plants)
2001-2005 HSE manager in France Liquid Gases
1992-2001 Technical and marketing positions in Butagaz, French subsidiary of Shell for LPG (4,2 million customers and 35% market share)
Degree in Civil Engineer, Option Process Engineering (Ecole des Mines de Nancy)
With more than 5 years of experience in the Methane emissions Reduction field, Cristina Lopez currently pilots the gas detection activity in NaTran R&I (formerly GRTgaz, main TSO in France). She has experience in laboratory tests (sensor evaluation), field campaigns (source level & site level), and technical studies (LCA, emission reduction) among others. She is currently involved in several international groups such as GERG, where she participates in the proposal and production of several projects, and she has worked in collaboration with GTI Energy (USA).
Additionally, she delivers workshops during international conferences (Methane Mitigation Summit Europe, IGRC, CH4 connections among others).
All these achievements gave her the recognition of “gas emissions specialist” within the group.
She is an energy engineer by the Technical University of Madrid, and she holds a Master research degree by Mines Paristech.
